Medical Indications and Required Proof
Above we have mentioned intended parents require documents proving a medical need, these are called medical indications. Surrogacy in Kazakhstan is considered a medical solution to infertility, not an optional choice.
The indications accepted in this country include:
These are usually provided by a medical professional which can be presented at your first consultation. Any medical reports are reviewed by fertility clinics and included in the legal file to prevent interruptions during the process.
Is Surrogacy Legal in Kazakhstan?
Yes, surrogacy is legal and regulated in Kazakhstan at a national level under family law. The governing legislation is Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Marriage and Family” (No. 518-IV, adopted December 26, 2011). Additionally the Code “On Public Health and the Healthcare System” (2020), and Minister of Health Orders: ART Rules (KR DSM-272/2020) and donor rules (KR DSM-236/2020) strengthen the law.
Throughout the laws, they detail surrogacy arrangements, eligibility requirements, and legal parentage, which gives surrogates and intended parents confidence in the process. This matters for intended parents because countries without national regulation sometimes rely on court interpretation after birth. Kazakhstan has a different approach as surrogacy is stated in statutory law from the beginning.
Unlike some countries, surrogacy agreements aren’t informal, they are legal contracts with a process. The differences in the law compared to countries without secure legislation shapes how eligibility is assessed, how contracts are written, and how parentage is determined.
For international families, the legality isn’t just a theoretical concern. It directly affects whether a birth certificate will be issued correctly, and if the child can leave the country with longer court proceedings.